The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) National School Festival kicked off recently with organizers expressing gratitude for the support of their sponsors in making the event possible. Since its establishment in 2006, the tournament has grown significantly, with increasing interest from schools wanting to participate. However, challenges in maintaining consistent school participation throughout the year have […]
Approximately 70 individuals have eagerly identified their house lots at Onderneeming Phase 4 in Region Two, marking a significant step towards realizing their dream homes. Several recipients expressed joy and gratitude towards the government’s land allocation program. Diana Singh, visibly overjoyed, expressed her long-awaited opportunity to secure her own plot. Emelda John thanked the President […]
National Cooperative Week commenced with an interfaith service at the Ministry of Labour’s Brickdam office, marking a week of activities under the theme “Co-operatives build a better future for all.” Chief Cooperative Development Officer Janaknauth Panchu underscored the historical significance of cooperatives, emphasizing their ongoing relevance in modern society. However, he expressed concern over the […]
Members of Guyana’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community, alongside supporters, gathered in Georgetown for their annual pride parade, held in June. The event, a vibrant celebration of diversity and solidarity, saw a large turnout with participants adorned in the colors symbolizing the LGBTQ+ community. Dances and smiles filled the streets as attendees […]
By Tyriq Walters The Cummingsburg Bounty Colts secured the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) Under 23 League championship with a flawless record, defeating the Kwakwani Untouchables in a thrilling final over the weekend. In a closely contested match, the first quarter ended with the Bounty Colts narrowly ahead, leading 17-16 against the Untouchables. As the […]
Tyriq Walters Ezekiel Newton, Skylar Charles, and Kenatha Fraser were among the top performers at the 2024 Athletics Association of Guyana Junior Championship held at the National Track and Field Center in Leonora. Ezekiel Newton emerged as the fastest junior sprinter in Guyana, clocking an impressive 10.61 seconds in the 100m final. The race was […]
ExxonMobil Guyana rewarded the top teams and players in the recently concluded Linden Under 18 schools football competition. The award ceremony, held at Shanghai’s residence, celebrated the achievements of the participants. Christianburg Wismar Secondary School retained their title by defeating long-time rival Mackenzie High School in the ExxonMobil/New Era Inter-schools football tournament held in April. […]
By Tracey Liverpool Victory Valley Royals affirmed their status as one of the premier basketball clubs in the country by clinching the top prize in the Nigel Hinds sponsored Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) League. The final, held at the Amelia’s Ward Hard Court over the weekend, saw the Royals triumph over the Amelia’s Ward […]
By Saskia Warrick Cleanup and rebuilding efforts are in full swing in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Barbados following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl. The Category Five storm, which left a trail of destruction, is now on its way to Jamaica. In St. Vincent & the Grenadines, hundreds of houses, churches, and government […]
The “Because We Care” cash grant distribution continued this week, reaching parents and guardians of children attending Mocha/Arcadia Nursery and Primary Schools, as well as the private nursery school Children Are Us. The distribution event at Mocha/Arcadia Primary School was overseen by Kwame McCoy, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for […]